Oil Cooler: Removal

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NOTE: During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important. Any foreign material, including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces, that enters the oil passages, coolant passages or the oil pan, can cause engine failure.

Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to: Air cleaner .
Remove the engine oil filter and drain the engine oil. Refer to: Engine Oil Draining and Filling .
- Disconnect the oil pressure sensor electrical connector.
- Detach the wiring harness retainers.
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- Using hose locking pliers, clamp the oil cooler coolant hoses. Use the General Equipment: Locking Pliers
- Disconnect the coolant hoses. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover /Installer
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Remove the fasteners and the oil cooler.

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Remove and discard the gasket.

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NOTE: If metal or aluminum material is present in the oil cooler, mechanical concerns exist. Failure to correct these concerns may cause engine failure. To diagnose mechanical concerns, refer to Engine .

Inspect the oil cooler.

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